APPENDIX 2: TOPLINE QUESTIONNAIRE

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1 183 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS APPENDIX 2: TOPLINE QUESTIONNAIRE PEW RESEARCH CENTER ASIAN-AMERICAN SURVEY FINAL TOPLINE JAN. 3-MARCH 27, Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese N 3, Note: All numbers are percentages. The percentages greater than zero but less than 0.5 % are replaced by an asterisk (*). Columns/rows may not total 100% due to rounding. Percentages for sub-groups are not reported when n is less than 100. Selected trends for the general public are shown for comparison. General public trends for the United States come from various surveys by the Pew Research Center projects, and are noted as follows: P-P Pew Research Center for the People & the Press SDT Pew Social & Demographic Trends Forum Pew Forum on Religion & Life GAP Pew Global Attitudes Project PHC Pew Hispanic Center Throughout the topline, [Country of Origin] indicates language customized to match the group of the respondent. See code for COOGROUP at the end of the topline for more detail. Demographic questions are not shown. For more detail, see the questionnaire. SCREENING INTERVIEW NO QUESTION 1 Q2 Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in your life today? (P-P) Jul 20-24, 2011 Satisfied Dissatisfied Don t know/refused (VOL.) NO QUESTION 3 SCREENING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS NOT SHOWN INCLUDE: HISPANIC ORIGIN, RACE, SPECIFIC ASIAN GROUP, ALTERNATE RESPONDENT SELECTION QUESTIONS As mentioned before, this survey is being conducted for the Pew Research Center. We have some questions on a few different topics, and as a token of our appreciation for your time, we would like to send you $20 at the completion of this survey. The next question is,

2 184 The Rise of MAIN INTERVIEW BEGINS HERE RANDOMIZE ORDER OF Q6 AND Q7 Q6 All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (P-P) Jan 11-16, Satisfied Dissatisfied Don t know/refused (VOL.) Q7 Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? [IF DK ENTER AS DK. IF DEPENDS PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? IF STILL DEPENDS ENTER AS DK] (P-P) Jan 11-16, Approve Disapprove Don t know/refused (VOL.) NO QUESTION 8

3 185 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Q9 Ten years from now, which country do you think will be the world s leading economic power? [OPEN END; DO NOT READ PRECODES; DO NOT PROBE FOR ADDITIONAL MENTIONS. IF MORE THAN ONE MENTION, RECORD ALL IN ORDER OF MENTION. IF MULTIPLE MENTIONS ONLY RECORD EXPLANATION IF NECESSARY FOR CLARIFICATION.] NOTE: BASED ON FIRST RESPONSE (SDT) Apr 5-8 The United States China Other [NET] Japan 1 * * 4 5 India 3 * * Africa, general * Asia, general * 0 * 0 * 0 0 * Australia * * 1 * Bolivia * Brazil * * * 0 * * 0 0 Canada * 0 * 0 * 1 0 * Cayman Islands * * Denmark * * United Arab Emirates * 0 0 * Europe/European Union, * * * 0 1 general France * 0 * Germany * 1 * * * Hong Kong * * * 0 Iraq * Israel * 0 0 * * Korea * * 2 * * Middle East, general * 0 * * * New Zealand * Philippines * 0 * Poland * Russia * * * 0 * Saudi Arabia * 0 * Singapore * * * South Africa * 0 0 * South America, general * * Sweden * Syria * United Kingdom (includes England, Scotland, Wales) * * * * Unspecified/unclear response * 0 0 * * * 0 0 None/There is no leading economic power * * * 1 Don t know/refused

4 186 The Rise of Q10 Compared to your parents when they were the age you are now, do you think your own standard of living now is much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than theirs was? (SDT) Dec 6-19, 2011 Much better Somewhat better About the same Somewhat worse Much worse Don t know/refused (VOL.) Q11 When your children are at the age you are now, do you think their standard of living will be much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than yours is now? (SDT) Dec 6-19, 2011 Much better Somewhat better About the same Somewhat worse Much worse No children (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.)

5 187 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Q12 As I read a pair of statements, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views even if neither is exactly right. The first pair is.../the next pair is [READ AND RANDOMIZE ITEMS, BUT DO NOT ROTATE WITHIN PAIRS; INTERVIEWER PRECEDE THE FIRST STATEMENT IN EACH PAIR WITH one AND THE SECOND STATEMENT IN EACH PAIR WITH two ] a. 1 - Immigrants today strengthen the U.S. because of their hard work and talents [OR] 2 - Immigrants today are a burden on the U.S. because they take jobs, housing and health care Immigrants today strengthen the U.S. because of their hard work and talents [OR] Immigrants today are a burden on the U.S. because they take jobs, housing, and (P-P) Jan 4-8, health care Neither/Both equally (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.) b. 1 - Most people who want to get ahead can make it if they're willing to work hard [OR] 2 - Hard work and determination are no guarantee of success for most people Most people who want to get ahead can make it if they're willing to work hard [OR] Hard work and determination are no guarantee of success (P-P) Dec 7-11, for most people Neither/Both equally (VOL.) * Don t know/refused (VOL.) * 2 85 In, general public question used the phrase our country instead of the U.S.

6 188 The Rise of Q13 If you had to choose, would you rather have a smaller government providing fewer services, or a bigger government providing more services? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Smaller government, fewer services Bigger government, more services Depends (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.) NO QUESTION 14 THROUGH 16 General (P-P) Jan 4-8, Q17 Thinking about the country as a whole, do you think American parents put too much pressure on their children to do well in school, not enough pressure, or about the right amount of pressure? (GAP) Mar 25- Apr 14, Too much pressure Not enough pressure Right amount of pressure Don t know/refused (VOL.) NO QUESTION In Mar/Apr 2011, the question read, In general, do you think United States parents put too much pressure on their children to do well in school, not enough pressure, or about the right amount of pressure?

7 189 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Q19 Here are some goals people value in their lives. Please tell me how important each of the following is to you personally. First [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], is that one of the most important things in your life, or very important but not one of the most important things, or somewhat important, or not important? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT AS NECESSARY Is that one of the most important things in your life, or very important but not one of the most important things, or somewhat important, or not important? ] IF RESPONDENT SAYS VERY IMPORTANT PROBE: To clarify, would that be one of the most important things in your life OR very important but not one of the most important things OR somewhat important, OR not important. a. Being successful in a high-paying career or profession (SDT) Jan 14-27, One of the most important things Very important but not one of the most important things Somewhat important Not important Don t know/refused (VOL.) 1 2 * 1 2 * 2 1 b. Having a successful marriage (SDT) Jan 14-27, 2010 One of the most important things Very important but not one of the most important things Somewhat important Not important Don t know/refused (VOL.) 1 2 * ITEM c. HELD FOR FUTURE RELEASE In Jan 2010, the question stem read, Here are some goals that people value in their lives. Some people say these things are very important to them. Others say they are not so important. Please tell me how important each is to you personally. First [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], is that one of the most important things in your life, very important but not the most, somewhat important, or not important? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT AS NECESSARY is that one of the most important things in your life, very important but not the most, somewhat important, or not important? ]. 88 The item read, Living a very religious life.

8 190 The Rise of Q19 CONTINUED d. Being a good parent (SDT) Jan 14-27, 2010 One of the most important things Very important but not one of the most important things Somewhat important Not important * 1 3 Don t know/refused (VOL.) * 3 3 * 1 e. Having lots of free time to relax or do things you want to do (SDT) Jan 14-27, 2010 One of the most important things Very important but not one of the most important things Somewhat important Not important Don t know/refused (VOL.) * 1 f. Helping other people who are in need (SDT) Jan 14-27, 2010 One of the most important things Very important but not one of the most important things Somewhat important Not important * 2 1 Don t know/refused (VOL.) 1 3 * * 2 * * 1

9 191 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Q19 CONTINUED g. Owning your own home. (SDT) Jan 14-27, 2010 One of the most important things Very important but not one of the most important things Somewhat important Not important Don t know/refused (VOL.) * * 1 1 Q20 Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can t be too careful in dealing with people? (P-P) Aug 25- Sep 6, 2010 Most people can be trusted Can t be too careful Other/Depends (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.) Q.21 Thinking about the country as a whole, would you describe as very hardworking, or doesn t this describe? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Yes, describes No, does not describe Don t know/refused (VOL.)

10 192 The Rise of RANDOMIZE Q22A and Q22B Q22A How much influence, if any, would you say a person s parents should have in choosing one s profession or line of work-[read]? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese A lot of influence Some influence Not too much influence No influence at all Don t know/refused (VOL.) Q22B How much influence, if any, would you say a person s parents should have in choosing one s spouse-- [READ]? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese A lot of influence Some influence Not too much influence No influence at all Don t know/refused (VOL.) * 1 NO QUESTION 23 Q24 Overall, do you think of yourself to be a typical American OR very different from a typical American? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Typical American Very different from typical American Don t know/refused (VOL.) NO QUESTION 25 QUESTION 26A AND 26b HELD FOR FUTURE RELEASE NO QUESTION 27 THROUGH 29 QUESTION 30 THROUGH 41 HELD FOR FUTURE RELEASE

11 193 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS ASK IF COOGROUP=1-29 On a different topic. Q42 People sometimes use different terms to describe themselves. In general, which ONE of the following terms do you use to describe yourself MOST OFTEN [READ; RANDOMIZE RESPONSE OPTIONS 1 THROUGH 3] BASED ON TOTAL: Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese [Country of Origin]/[Country of Origin] American An or American An American Depends (VOL.) * 1 * 2 Don t know/refused (VOL.) 1 * * Not asked-other s (COOGROUP=30) NO QUESTION 43 Q44 How many of your friends in the U.S. are [IF COOGROUP=1-29: [Country of Origin]/IF COOGROUP=30: from the same background as you ]? Would you say [READ] Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese All of them Most of them Some of them Hardly any of them None of them (VOL.) * * Don t know/refused (VOL.) * * * * 2 0 * ASK IF Q44 = 2,3,4,5,9 Q45 How many of your friends in the U.S. have an background [IF COOGROUP=1-29: other than [Country of Origin] /IF COOGROUP=30: from different countries than yours ]? Would you say [READ] BASED ON TOTAL: Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese All of them Most of them Some of them Hardly any of them None of them (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.) * 1 * 1 Not asked (Q44=all of them)

12 194 The Rise of Q46 In general, do you think being [IF COOGROUP=1-29: [Country of Origin]/IF COOGROUP=30: ] American helps, hurts, or makes no difference when it comes to [INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE]? Next, [INSERT ITEM] READ IF NECESSARY: In general, do you think being [Country of Origin/ ] American helps, hurts, or makes no difference when it comes to [INSERT ITEM]? Helps Hurts Makes no difference Don t know/ Refused (VOL.) ALL ASIAN AMERICANS a. finding a job b. getting a promotion c. gaining admission into schools and colleges a. finding a job Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Helps Hurts Makes no difference Don t know/refused (VOL.) b. getting a promotion Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Helps Hurts Makes no difference Don t know/refused (VOL.) c. gaining admission into schools and colleges Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Helps Hurts Makes no difference Don t know/refused (VOL.)

13 195 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Q47 On the whole, do you think have been more successful than other racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S., less successful, or about equally successful? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese More successful Less successful About equally successful Depends (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.) NO QUESTION 48 Now I have some questions about how some groups in our society get along Q49 How well do you think [INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE ITEMS A-C; ITEM D ALWAYS LAST] get along with each other these days would you say very well, pretty well, not too well, or not at all well? What about how well [NEXT ITEM] get along? [IF NECESSARY: Do [ITEM] get along very well, pretty well, not too well, or not at all well these days?] [FOR ITEMS A-C IF COOGROUP=1-29 INSERT [Country of Origin], IF COOGROUP=30 INSERT FOR ITEM D, IF COOGROUP=1 THROUGH 13 OR 15 THROUGH 29, ASK [Country of Origin] and from different countries ; IF COOGROUP=14 OR 30, ASK from different countries ] Very well Pretty well Not too well Not well at all Don t know/ Refused (VOL.) ALL ASIAN AMERICANS a. [Country of Origin/ ] and whites * 4 b. [Country of Origin/ ] and blacks c. [Country of Origin/ ] and Hispanics or Latinos d. [Country of Origin] and from different countries/ from different countries a. [Country of Origin/ ] and whites Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very well Pretty well Not too well Not well at all * * * * Don t know/refused (VOL.)

14 196 The Rise of Q49 CONTINUED b. [Country of Origin/ ] and blacks Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very well Pretty well Not too well Not well at all Don t know/refused (VOL.) c. [Country of Origin/ ] and Hispanics or Latinos Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very well Pretty well Not too well Not well at all 2 2 * Don t know/refused (VOL.) ASK IF COOGROUP 1 THROUGH 13 OR 15 THROUGH 29: d. [Country of Origin] and from different countries IF COOGROUP=14,30 ASK: from different countries Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very well Pretty well Not too well Not well at all * * 1 Don t know/refused (VOL.)

15 197 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Q49 CONTINUED TREND FOR COMPARISON: General (P-P/SDT) Oct 28-Nov 30, 2009 Very well Pretty well Not too well Not well at all Don t know/ Refused (VOL.) a. Whites and Hispanics 89 All adults N=2,884 Whites N=1,447 Blacks N=812 Hispanics N=376 b. Blacks and Hispanics All adults N=2,884 Whites N=1,447 Blacks N=812 Hispanics N=376 c. Blacks and Whites All adults N=2,884 Whites N=1,447 Blacks N=812 Hispanics N=376 Q50 In general, do you think discrimination against [IF COOGROUP=1-29: [Country of Origin]/IF COOGROUP=30: ] is a major problem, minor problem, or not a problem? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Major problem Minor problem Not a problem Don t know/refused (VOL.) Q51 During the past twelve months, have you personally experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly because you are [IF COOGROUP=1-29: [Country of Origin]/IF COOGROUP=30: ] American, or not? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Yes No Don t know/refused (VOL.) In Oct/Nov 2009 questions a-c were rotated and read, a. How well do you think whites and Hispanics get along with each other these days would you say very well, pretty well, not too well, or not at all well?, b. How well do you think blacks and Hispanics get along with each other these days? and c. How well do you think blacks and whites get along with each other these days?

16 198 The Rise of Q52 In the past twelve months, have you been called offensive names because you are [IF COOGROUP=1-29: [Country of Origin]/IF COOGROUP=30: ] American or not? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Yes, has happened No, has not happened Don t know/refused (VOL.) 1 1 * * 2 1 * Q53 In general, do you think [IF COOGROUP=1-29: [Country of Origin]/IF COOGROUP=30: ] American parents put too much pressure on their children to do well in school, not enough pressure, or about the right amount of pressure? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Too much pressure Not enough pressure Right amount of pressure Don t know/refused (VOL.)

17 199 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS A couple of questions for background purposes. BIRTH In what country were you born? [OPEN END; PRE-CODED; PROBE FOR COUNTRY IF CONTINENT OR REGION GIVEN] U.S. 24 Nigeria * India 14 Panama * China (mainland China) 12 Qatar * The Philippines 11 Samoa * Vietnam 11 Singapore * Korea 9 South Africa * Japan 4 Sri Lanka * Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) 3 Suriname * Bangladesh 1 Tanzania * Cambodia 1 Trinidad and Tobago * Hong Kong 1 United Arab Emirates * Indonesia 1 United Kingdom (includes England, Scotland, Wales) * Laos 1 Yemen * Malaysia 1 Zambia * Nepal 1 Don t know/refused (VOL.) * Pakistan 1 Thailand 1 Afghanistan * Africa, general * Bahrain * Bhutan * Burma/Myanmar * Canada * Caribbean, general * Colombia * Denmark * Dominican Republic * Egypt * Fiji * France * Georgia * Germany * Ghana * Guam * Guyana * Haiti * Iran * Jamaica * Kenya * Kuwait * Macau * Mexico * Mongolia * The Netherlands * New Zealand *

18 200 The Rise of ASK IF BORN IN U.S. (BIRTH=1) FATHER In what country was your father born? [OPEN END; IF SAME, SELECT COUNTRY; PROBE FOR COUNTRY IF CONTINENT OR REGION GIVEN.] ASK IF BORN IN U.S. (BIRTH=1) MOTHER In what country was your mother born? [OPEN END: IF SAME, SELECT COUNTRY; PROBE FOR COUNTRY IF CONTINENT OR REGION GIVEN.] Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Foreign born/first generation Native Born Second generation Third generation or higher * Native born, generation unknown * Don t know/refused (VOL.) * 1 * * * 0 0 Q54 Overall would you say (INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE) is/are better in the United States, better in the country [IF BIRTH = 1 INSERT your parents or ancestors came from ; IF BIRTH = 2-99 INSERT the country you came from ], or about the same? How about (INSERT ITEM)? READ IF NECESSARY: Overall, would you say (ITEM) is/are better in the United States, better in the country [IF BIRTH = 1 INSERT your parents or ancestors came from ; IF BIRTH = 2-99 INSERT the country you came from ], or about the same? a. Treatment of the poor Korean Better in the U.S Better in country (your parents/you) came from Same Don t know/refused (VOL.) b. The moral values of society Korean Better in the U.S Better in country (your parents/you) came from Same Don t know/refused (VOL.) Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Vietnamese Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Vietnamese

19 201 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Q54 CONTINUED c. The strength of family ties Korean Better in the U.S Better in country (your parents/you) came from Same Don t know/refused (VOL.) d. The opportunity to get ahead Korean Better in the U.S Better in country (your parents/you) came from Same Don t know/refused (VOL.) e. Freedom to practice one s religion Korean Better in the U.S Better in country (your parents/you) came from Same Don t know/refused (VOL.) f. Freedom to express one s political views Korean Better in the U.S Better in country (your parents/you) came from Same Don t know/refused (VOL.) Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Vietnamese Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Vietnamese Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Vietnamese Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Vietnamese

20 202 The Rise of Q54 CONTINUED g. The conditions for raising children Korean Better in the U.S Better in country (your parents/you) came from Same Don t know/refused (VOL.) NO QUESTION 55 Q56 Do you have immediate family members, by which I mean a spouse, parents, siblings or children, who reside in the country you, your parents or ancestors came from, or not? 90 Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Yes No Don t know/refused (VOL.) 1 * 1 0 * * 3 Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Vietnamese Q57 Have you sent money to anyone in the country you, your parents or ancestors came from during the past 12 months, or not? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Yes No Don t know/refused (VOL.) * * 2 NO QUESTION The question wording added siblings starting Jan. 10,.

21 203 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS ASK IF FOREIGN BORN (USGEN=1): Q59 In what year did you come to live in the U.S.? [RECORD VERBATIM RESPONSE] BASED ON FOREIGN BORN [N=2,684]: Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese NET Before Don t know/refused (VOL.) * * (N=2,684) (N=541) (N=374) (N=517) (N=230) (N=448) (N=455) NO QUESTION 60 THROUGH 64 ASK IF FOREIGN BORN (USGEN=1): Q65 What would you say is the MAIN reason you came to the United States? Was it [READ LIST; INSERT; RANDOMIZE RESPONSE OPTIONS; ITEM 5 ALWAYS COMES LAST] [INTERVIEW INSTRUCTION: RECORD ONE RESPONSE ONLY. IF RESPONDENT OFFERS MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE, PROBE ONCE FOR MAIN REASON. IF RESPONDENT STILL OFFERS MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE, CODE AS 5 (OTHER) AND RECORD VERBATIM RESPONSE] BASED ON FOREIGN BORN [N=2,684]: Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Educational opportunities Economic opportunities Conflict or persecution in your home country * 3 38 For family reasons For some other reason [specify] [NET] Marital reasons (VOL.) Job opportunity (VOL.) 1 * Relocation/Just wanted to come to U.S. (VOL.) Brought as a kid/adopted (VOL.) Freedom (VOL.) 1 * * 2 Generally for a better life (VOL.) 1 * * Religious/spiritual reason (VOL.) * * 1 * Spouse s job opportunity (VOL.) * 0 1 * Military (VOL.) * 0 * 0 2 * 0 Political reason (VOL.) * * * Weather (VOL.) * * 0 * * 0 0 Culture (VOL.) * * 0 0 No choice (VOL.) * * Miscellaneous (VOL.) 1 1 * * 1 1 * Mixed reasons (VOL.) * * 1 1 Don t know/refused (VOL.) 1 1 * (N=2,684) (N=541) (N=374) (N=517) (N=230) (N=448) (N=455)

22 204 The Rise of ASK IF FOREIGN BORN (USGEN=1) Q66 If you could do it again, would you (READ LIST IN ORDER): BASED ON FOREIGN BORN [N=2,684]: Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Come to the United States Stay in the country where you were born Move to a different country Don t know/refused (VOL.) (N=2,684) (N=541) (N=374) (N=517) (N=230) (N=448) (N=455) TREND FOR COMPARISON: If you could do it again, would you choose to come to the United States, to stay in the country where you were born, or to pick a different country to live in? All Foreign Born 91 ( Agenda Foundation) Apr 23-Jun7, 2009 Come to the United States 71 Stay in the country where you were born 19 Move to a different country 6 Don t know/refused (VOL.) 3 Q67 How important is it to you that future generations of [IF COOGROUP=1-29: Country of Origin/IF COOGROUP=30: s ] living in the United States be able to speak [IF CHINESE (COOGROUP=1) INSERT CHINESE ; IF FILIPINO (COOGROUP=2) INSERT TAGALOG OR ANOTHER FILIPINO LANGUAGE ; IF INDIAN (COOGROUP=3) INSERT HINDI OR ANOTHER INDIAN LANGUAGE ; IF JAPANESE (COOGROUP=4) INSERT JAPANESE ; IF KOREAN (COOGROUP=5) INSERT KOREAN ; IF VIETNAMESE (COOGROUP=6) INSERT VIETNAMESE ; IF COOGROUP=10-30 INSERT the native language of the country you, your parents or ancestors came from ] very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very important Somewhat important Not too important Not important at all Don t know/refused (VOL.) 1 2 * 1 1 * 1 91 In Agenda Foundation survey, foreign-born adults were only those who came to the U.S. at the age of five and older, and survey was conducted in English and Spanish only.

23 205 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Q68 How comfortable would you be if a child of yours married someone who (INSERT ITEM; DO NOT RANDOMIZE)? Would you be very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, not too comfortable or not at all comfortable? What about (INSERT)? READ IF NECESSARY: Would you be very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, not too comfortable or not at all comfortable? [FOR ITEMS A AND B, IF COOGROUP=30 INSERT from the country you, your parents or ancestors came from ] a. Is NOT [Country of Origin/ from the country you, your parents or ancestors came from ] Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Not too comfortable Not at all comfortable Depends on situation/depends if man or woman (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.) * 2 b. Is but NOT [Country of Origin/ from the country you, your parents or ancestors came from ] Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Not too comfortable Not at all comfortable Depends on situation/depends if man * or woman (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.) c. Has NO background Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Not too comfortable Not at all comfortable Depends on situation/depends if man or woman (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.) ITEM d. HELD FOR FUTURE RELEASE 92 NO QUESTION The item read, Has different religious beliefs.

24 206 The Rise of Q70 Would you describe [IF COOGROUP=1-29: Country of Origin/IF COOGROUP=30: ] as very hardworking, or doesn t this describe [Country of Origin/ ]? Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Yes, describes No, does not describe Don t know/refused (VOL.) QUESTION 71 THROUGH 79 HELD FOR FUTURE RELEASE ASK FOREIGN BORN (USGEN=1) Q80 Would you say you can carry on a conversation in English, both understanding and speaking--very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? BASED ON FOREIGN BORN [N=2,684]: Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very well Pretty well Just a little Not at all 4 6 * Don t know/refused (VOL.) * 0 * 1 * * 0 (N=2,684) (N=541) (N=374) (N=517) (N=230) (N=448) (N=455) ASK US BORN (BIRTH=1) Q81 Would you say you can carry on a conversation in [IF CHINESE (COOGROUP=1) INSERT CHINESE ; IF FILIPINO (COOGROUP=2) INSERT TAGALOG OR ANOTHER FILIPINO LANGUAGE ; IF INDIAN (COOGROUP=3) INSERT HINDI OR ANOTHER INDIAN LANGUAGE ; IF JAPANESE (COOGROUP=4) INSERT JAPANESE ; IF KOREAN (COOGROUP=5) INSERT KOREAN ; IF VIETNAMESE (COOGROUP=6) INSERT VIETNAMESE ; IF COOGROUP=10-30 INSERT the native language of the country your parents or ancestors came from ] both understanding and speaking very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? BASED ON US BORN [N=815]: Chinese Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Vietnamese Very well Pretty well Just a little Not at all Don t know/refused (VOL.) * (N=815) (N=182) (N=129) (N=284)

25 207 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS On another topic Q82 Which statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right? [READ] (P-P) Jan 4-8, Homosexuality should be accepted by society Homosexuality should be discouraged by society Neither/Both equally (VOL.) Don t know/refused (VOL.) Q83 Do you think abortion should be [READ; READ CATEGORIES IN REVERSE ORDER FOR HALF THE SAMPLE] (P-P) Nov 9-14, 2011 Legal in all cases Legal in most cases Illegal in most cases Illegal in all cases Don t know/refused (VOL.) DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS NOT SHOWN NO QUESTION 84 THROUGH 85 QUESTION 86 HELD FOR FUTURE RELEASE Q87 How would you rate your own personal financial situation? Would you say you are in excellent shape, good shape, only fair shape or poor shape financially? (P-P) Jan 11-16, Excellent shape Good shape Only fair shape Poor shape Don t know/refused (VOL.)

26 208 The Rise of ASK IF BORN IN U.S. OR A CITIZEN OF U.S. (BIRTH=1 OR CITIZEN=1): REGA Which of these statements best describes you? [READ IN ORDER] Are you absolutely certain that you are registered to vote at your current address, OR are you probably registered, but there is a chance your registration has lapsed, OR are you not registered to vote at your current address? BASED ON US BORN/CITIZENS [N=2,660]: (P-P) Oct 21-24, All US Citizens (SDT) Dec 6-19, Registered, certain Not certain Not registered Don t know/ Refused (VOL.) 2 1 * 3 1 * (N=2,660) (N=554) (N=413) (N=364) (N=399) (N=372) (N=420) (N=1,006) (N=1,921) 93 In Oct 2010, the question was asked of all respondents (survey did not ask place of birth or citizenship). Results shown are based on all respondents. 94 In Dec 2011, there were two questions regarding voter registration. The first (REGIST) read, These days, many people are so busy they can t find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don t get a chance to re-register. Are you NOW registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven t you been able to register so far? The second (REGICERT) was asked of those respondents who said yes, they are registered, and read, Are you absolutely certain that you are registered to vote, or is there a chance that your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? The results shown here combine the responses from the two questions to make them more comparable to the question asked in the Survey (If a respondent said they were registered and they were certain of it, they are shown here as absolutely certain. If a respondent said they were registered, but not certain or answered don t know or refused to answer the follow up question about certainty, they are shown here as not certain. If a respondent said they were not registered, they are shown here as not registered. If a respondent said they didn t know if they were registered or refused to answer the first question about registration, they are shown here as Don t know/refused. ). Results shown are based on those who said they were born in the U.S. or are U.S. citizens. In the -American Survey, citizenship was asked only of foreign born, whereas in Dec 2011 citizenship was asked of all respondents.

27 209 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS PARTY In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or independent? (P-P) Feb 8-12, Republican Democrat Independent No preference (VOL.) Other party (VOL.) * 1 1 * * * 0 1 Don t know/refused (VOL.) PARTY In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or independent? ASK IF INDEP/NO PREF/OTHER/DK/REF (PARTY=3,4,5,9): PARTYLN As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party? BASED ON TOTAL: (P-P) Feb 8-12, Republican/lean Republican Democrat/lean Democrat Do not lean IDEO In general, would you describe your political views as... [READ] (P-P) Feb 8-12, Very conservative Conservative Moderate Liberal Very liberal Don t know/refused (VOL.)

28 210 The Rise of ASK IF BORN IN U.S. OR A CITIZEN OF U.S. (BIRTH=1 OR CITIZEN=1) AND AGE GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 20: PVOTE08A In the 2008 presidential election between Barack Obama and John McCain, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? BASED ON US BORN/CITIZENS [N=2,660]: (P-P) Sep 22- Oct 4, Voted Did not vote (includes too young to vote) Not a citizen at the time of the 2008 election (VOL.) * * 1 -- Don't remember (VOL.) * Refused (VOL.) 1 1 * 1 1 * 2 * Not asked (under age 20) (N=2,660) (N=554) (N=413) (N=364) (N=399) (N=372) (N=420) (N=2,410) ASK IF VOTED (PVOTE08A=1): PVOTE08B Did you vote for Obama, McCain or someone else? BASED ON THOSE WHO VOTED [N=1,772]: (P-P) Sep 22- Oct 4, 2011 Obama McCain Other candidate Don't remember (VOL.) * Refused (VOL.) (N=1,772) (N=361) (N=282) (N=241) (N=307) (N=226) (N=262) (N=1,870) 95 Asked of all respondents in Sep/Oct survey (survey did not ask citizenship or place of birth for all respondents).

29 211 PEW SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS COOGROUP (Country of Origin Group): Code based on summary variables of group of the respondent, used for inserting customized language throughout the survey. Code COOGROUP Chinese 1 Filipino(s) 2 Indian(s) 3 Japanese 4 Korean(s) 5 Vietnamese 6 Bangladeshi(s) 10 Bhutanese 11 Burmese 12 Cambodian(s) 13 Hmong 14 Indonesian(s) 15 Laotian(s) 16 Maldivian(s) 17 Malaysian(s) 18 Mongolian(s) 19 Nepali(s) 20 Pakistani(s) 21 Singaporean(s) 22 Sri Lankan(s) 23 Thai 24 Taiwanese 25 Other 30 [if don t know/none/both or all equally/other in combined variable]

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